Trump freeze on federal aid may ensnare billions in funding to North Carolina
North Carolina’s economy is bracing for a hold on billions in funding to the state government, universities, businesses, and ...
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Pratt & Whitney expands Asheville manufacturing plant, adding 325 jobs
State and local officials hailed the move as a much-needed boost to Western North Carolina’s economy after Hurricane Helene.
NC gives incentive for Raytheon plant in Asheville to expand, add 325 jobs post-Helene
The large jet parts facility in Western North Carolina could get larger — though its presence hasn’t been without controversy. Raytheon, now named RTX Corp., is the parent company of Pratt & Whitney.
$285M manufacturing plant expansion bringing hundreds of new jobs to Helene-struck Asheville
A $285 million manufacturing plant expansion is set to create hundreds of new jobs in Helene-struck Buncombe County. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28, that Pratt & Whitney, ...